SAFETY DATA SHEET Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. Revision date 19-Apr-2021 Version 1.1 1. IDENTIFICATION OF THE SUBSTANCE/PREPARATION AND OF THE COMPANY/UNDERTAKING _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Product identifier Product Name Silver sulfate Product Code SC-203379 Recommended use of the chemical and restrictions on use For research use only. Not intended for diagnostic or therapeutic use. Details of the supplier of the safety data sheet Emergency telephone number Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. Chemtrec 10410 Finnell Street 1.800.424.9300 (Within USA) Dallas, TX 75220 +1.703.527.3887 (Outside USA) 831.457.3800 800.457.3801 [email protected] 2. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ This chemical is considered hazardous by the 2012 OSHA Hazard Communication Standard (29 CFR 1910.1200). Classification Serious eye damage/eye irritation Category 1 Label elements Signal word Danger Hazard statements Causes serious eye damage Symbols/Pictograms Precautionary Statements - Prevention Wear protective gloves/protective clothing/eye protection/face protection Precautionary Statements - Response IF exposed or concerned: Get medical advice/attention IF IN EYES: Rinse cautiously with water for several minutes. Remove contact lenses, if present and easy to do. Continue rinsing Immediately call a POISON CENTER or doctor/physician Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Hazards not otherwise classified (HNOC) Not applicable Other Information NFPA Health hazards - HMIS Health hazards - Flammability - Flammability - Stability - Physical hazards - Physical and chemical - Personal protection - properties 3. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. www.scbt.com 1 / 7 SC-203379 - Silver sulfate Revision date 19-Apr-2021 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ CAS No 10294-26-5 Molecular Weight 311.80 Formula Ag2SO4 Chemical name CAS No. Weight-% Oral LD50 Dermal LD50 Inhalation LC50 Silver sulfate 10294-26-5 >98 - - - 4. FIRST AID MEASURES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ First Aid Measures General advice If symptoms persist, call a physician. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not get in eyes, on skin, or on clothing. Eye contact Immediately flush with plenty of water. After initial flushing, remove any contact lenses and continue flushing for at least 15 minutes. Keep eye wide open while rinsing. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Rinse thoroughly with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes, lifting lower and upper eyelids. Consult a physician. Skin Contact Consult a physician if necessary. Wash off immediately with soap and plenty of water while removing all contaminated clothes and shoes. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Wash off immediately with plenty of water. If skin irritation persists, call a physician. Immediate medical attention is not required. Inhalation Remove to fresh air Call a physician If breathing is irregular or stopped, administer artificial respiration Avoid direct contact with skin. Use barrier to give mouth-to-mouth resuscitation Artificial respiration and/or oxygen may be necessary Immediate medical attention is not required Move to fresh air in case of accidental inhalation of vapors If symptoms persist, call a physician Ingestion Rinse mouth. Drink plenty of water. If symptoms persist, call a physician. Do NOT induce vomiting. Clean mouth with water and drink afterwards plenty of water. Never give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. Call a physician. Self-protection of the first aider Use personal protective equipment as required. Most important symptoms and effects, both acute and delayed Symptoms No information available. Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed Note to physicians Treat symptomatically. 5. FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Suitable Extinguishing Media Suitable Extinguishing Media Use extinguishing measures that are appropriate to local circumstances and the surrounding environment. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media No information available. Specific hazards arising from the chemical Specific hazards arising from the No information available. chemical Hazardous combustion products Hydrogen sulfide. Explosion data Sensitivity to Mechanical Impact No information available. Sensitivity to Static Discharge No information available. Protective equipment and precautions for firefighters Protective equipment and precautions Wear self contained breathing apparatus for fire fighting if necessary. for firefighters Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. www.scbt.com 2 / 7 SC-203379 - Silver sulfate Revision date 19-Apr-2021 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures Personal precautions Use personal protective equipment as required. Evacuate personnel to safe areas. Keep people away from and upwind of spill/leak. Environmental precautions Environmental precautions Prevent entry into waterways, sewers, basements or confined areas. Do not flush into surface water or sanitary sewer system. Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Prevent product from entering drains. See Section 12 for additional Ecological Information. Methods and material for containment and cleaning up Methods for containment Prevent further leakage or spillage if safe to do so. Methods for cleaning up Use personal protective equipment as required. Cover powder spill with plastic sheet or tarp to minimize spreading and keep powder dry. Take up mechanically, placing in appropriate containers for disposal. Avoid creating dust. Clean contaminated surface thoroughly. Soak up with inert absorbent material. Dam up. Pick up and transfer to properly labeled containers. Sweep up and shovel into suitable containers for disposal. After cleaning, flush away traces with water. Take precautionary measures against static discharges. 7. HANDLING AND STORAGE _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Precautions for safe handling Advice on safe handling Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Use personal protective equipment as required. Wash contaminated clothing before reuse. Do not breathe dust/fume/gas/mist/vapors/spray. Do not eat, drink or smoke when using this product. Use with local exhaust ventilation. Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities Storage Conditions Keep container tightly closed in a dry and well-ventilated place. Keep out of the reach of children. Keep containers tightly closed in a cool, well-ventilated place. Keep in properly labeled containers. Store at 4 °C. Incompatible materials None known based on information supplied. 8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Control parameters Exposure Guidelines . Other Information Vacated limits revoked by the Court of Appeals decision in AFL-CIO v. OSHA, 965 F.2d 962 (11th Cir., 1992). Chemical name ACGIH TLV OSHA PEL NIOSH IDLH Silver sulfate TWA: 0.01 mg/m3 Ag TWA: 0.01 mg/m3 Ag IDLH: 10 mg/m3 Ag 10294-26-5 (vacated) TWA: 0.01 mg/m3 Ag TWA: 0.01 mg/m3 Ag NIOSH IDLH Immediately Dangerous to Life or Health Appropriate engineering controls Engineering Controls Showers Eyewash stations Ventilation systems Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment Eye/face protection Tight sealing safety goggles. Face protection shield. Santa Cruz Biotechnology, Inc. www.scbt.com 3 / 7 SC-203379 - Silver sulfate Revision date 19-Apr-2021 _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Skin and Body Protection Wear protective gloves and protective clothing. Respiratory protection If exposure limits are exceeded or irritation is experienced, NIOSH/MSHA approved respiratory protection should be worn. Positive-pressure supplied air respirators may be required for high airborne contaminant concentrations. Respiratory protection must be provided in accordance with current local regulations. General Hygiene Considerations When using do not eat, drink or smoke. Regular cleaning of equipment, work area and clothing is recommended. 9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Physical State Solid Appearance powder Odor May be unpleasant Property Values pH No information available Melting point/freezing point 652 °C Boiling point No information available Flash point No information available Liquid Density No information available Evaporation rate No information available Upper flammability limits No information available Lower flammability limit No information